Neonatal Positive Supporting in the Lower Extremities^1,6

Onset: 35 weeks gestation

Integration: 1-2 months

With the infant supported in a vertical position, have the feet make contact w/the surface of the floor or table, the child should show simultaneous contraction of his or her flexor and extensor muscles in the LEs, while supporting only minimal wt. w/the hips and knees in slight FLEX.